Postcode Analysis Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WILCOX ROAD, S6 1BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILCOX ROAD, S6 1BR.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S6 1BR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in S6 1BR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S6 1BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wilcox Road, 0.7km from Birley Carr in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Southey ward and the Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S6 1BR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S6 1BR are sourced from Output Area E00040983 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S6 1BR. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

9 sales · Mean £ 131,694

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around S6 1BR is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences189
Criminal damage and arson42
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order22
Other crime17

school Local Schools

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Fox Hill Primary

Good317 pupils0.2 km
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Chaucer School

Inadequate825 pupils0.7 km
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Parson Cross Church of England Primary School

Good202 pupils0.7 km
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Mansel Primary

Good448 pupils0.8 km
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Woolley Wood School

Good105 pupils0.8 km
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Meynell Community Primary School

Requires Improvement471 pupils0.8 km
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Yewlands Academy

Requires Improvement877 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy

Good208 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Go Extra Local0.4 km
  • lI Services Ltd1.0 km
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Londis The Bassett0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Chaucer Social Club0.5 km
  • The Beagle0.9 km
  • The Fox & Hounds0.4 km
  • Wadsley Bridge WMC & Institute0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Eurest/Asda Cafe0.7 km
  • Foxhill Tandoori0.4 km
  • Georges0.8 km
  • The Edge0.4 km
  • Pheasant Inn0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Lidl UK Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Domino's Pizzas0.7 km
  • Lung Fung Take Away0.8 km
  • Munchies Halifax Road0.8 km
  • Tasty Bites0.8 km
  • Wing Wah0.8 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chapeltown4.4 km
  • Meadowhall5.8 km
  • Sheffield5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wilcox Road/Powley Road0.0 km
  • Wilcox Road/Fox Hill Road0.1 km
  • Wilcox Road/Fox Hill Road0.1 km
  • Wilcox Road/Cowper Crescent0.2 km
  • Wilcox Road/Halifax Road0.2 km